Written question asked by Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 October 2003. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when it was originally intended to open Basrah International Airport to non-governmental commercial and passenger flights; why it has remained closed to such flights; and when it is now expected to open for them.

Answer: Mr. Djanogly: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when it was originally intended to open Basrah International airport to non-governmental commercial and passenger flights; why it has remained closed to such flights; and when it is now expected to open for them. [134864] Mr. MacShane: It has always been our intention that Basrah airport should be opened to commercial aviation as soon as possible, once the relevant security and other requirements have been met.

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